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Nicole LaFond is TPM’s deputy editor for news, based in New York. She has also worked as the special projects editor and as a senior newswriter for TPM. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and previously covered education in central Illinois.
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on September 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. on September 27, 2017 in Washington, DC.
NYT: VA Secretary Investigating Staff Who He Suspects Are Undermining Him
02.16.18 | 9:11 am
Florida Gov On Tightening Gun Laws: ‘Everything Is On The Table’
02.16.18 | 7:50 am
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos addresses the U.S. Conference of Mayors 86th annual Winter Meeting at the Capitol Hilton January 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. The non-partisan conference of mayors from cities with populations of 300,000 or larger meet annually in Washington, DC. U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos addresses the U.S. Conference of Mayors 86th annual Winter Meeting at the Capitol Hilton January 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. The non-partisan conference of mayors from cities with populations of 300,000 or larger meet annually in Washington, DC.
Devos: Congress ‘Has To Lead’ The Response To Shootings, ‘It’s Their Job’
02.15.18 | 2:41 pm
On Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivers remarks in the Lincoln Hall of Union League of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA, on February 12, 2018. (Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto) On Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivers remarks in the Lincoln Hall of Union League of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA, on February 12, 2018. (Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto)
Sessions: ‘We Can And Must Do Better’ At Intervening Before Attacks Happen
02.15.18 | 11:34 am
on January 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. on January 25, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Rubio: Wait For ‘Facts’ Of Shooting Before ‘You Jump To Conclusions’
02.15.18 | 10:00 am
WATCH LIVE: Trump To Speak At 11 AM ET On Florida School Shooting
02.15.18 | 9:43 am
U.S. President Donald J. Trump hosts a law enforcement roundtable on MS-13 at The White House in Washington, DC, February  06, 2018. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Polaris U.S. President Donald J. Trump hosts a law enforcement roundtable on MS-13 at The White House in Washington, DC, February  06, 2018. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Polaris
After FL Shooting Trump Tells Students, Neighbors To Report Disturbing Behavior
02.15.18 | 7:26 am
U.S. President Donald Trump conducts a meeting with state and local officials to unveil his administration's long-awaited infrastructure plan in the State Dining Room at the White House February 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. The $1.5 trillion plan to repair and rebuild the nation's crumbling highways, bridges, railroads, airports, seaports and water systems is funded with $200 million in federal money with the remaining 80 percent coming from state and local governments. U.S. President Donald Trump conducts a meeting with state and local officials to unveil his administration's long-awaited infrastructure plan in the State Dining Room at the White House February 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. The $1.5 trillion plan to repair and rebuild the nation's crumbling highways, bridges, railroads, airports, seaports and water systems is funded with $200 million in federal money with the remaining 80 percent coming from state and local governments.
Trump Touts Infrastructure By Citing ’80s Project He Took So Ivanka Could Skate
02.12.18 | 1:55 pm
‘Fox And Friends’ Host To WH Spox: Why Won’t Trump Publicly Condemn Ex-Aide?
02.12.18 | 11:36 am
Porter’s Ex-Wife Willoughby: ‘Truth Exists’ Whether Trump ‘Accepts It Or Not’
02.12.18 | 8:26 am
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